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Re-install bundled software without CD

Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next.

6Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.

At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change password

Acer eRecovery and Acer disk-to-disk recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery.

1Boot to Windows XP.

2Press <Alt> + <F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility.

3Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros.

4In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next.

5In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next.

6Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.

Note: If the system crashes, and will not boot to Windows, you can run Acer disk-to-disk recovery to restore the factory default image under DOS mode.

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Aspire Digital 3500 manual Re-install bundled software without CD, Change password

Contents

Aspire 3500 Series Users Guide Page Turning your computer on and off Basic care and tips for using your computerYour guides Click on Start, Turn Off Computer then click on Turn Off Taking care of your computer Taking care of your AC adaptor Please refer to Frequently asked questions on Cleaning and servicingTaking care of your battery pack Operation conditions Contents Cinema Disconnecting from the desktop Moving aroundArcade controls Album Using software Using a computer security lock Using passwordsBios utility Troubleshooting tips Error messages An Aspire tour Front viewDescription Closed front view Launch keys on page 14 for more details Left view Right view Rear view Base view Specifications English English Indicators Icon Function Description Launch key Default application Launch keys Touchpad Touchpad basics Function Left button Right Main touchpad Center Button Using the keyboard Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows keys Key Description Hotkeys US dollar sign Euro symbolSpecial keys Hot key Icon Function Description Fn + Using a computer security lock Ejecting the optical CD or DVD drive tray Adjusting the volume Audio Using the system utilities Acer eManager Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer disk-to-disk recovery Restore without a Recovery CD Make sure the D2D Recovery setting in Main is Enabled Launch Manager Frequently asked questions Nothing appears on the screenImage is not full-screen No audio is heard from the computer Want to set up my location to use the internal modemClick on Start, Settings, Control Panel Keyboard does not respond English Requesting service International Travelers Warranty ITWBefore you call Arcade for selected models Arcade hotkeys Arcade remote control for selected models Arcade Main Cinema ModeAlbum Mode Video Mode Music Mode TV Mode Finding and playing content Advanced SettingsArcade controls Cinema Navigation controlsPlayer controls DVD settings Language Album Slideshow settings Video Playing a video fileVideo Authoring Music Burner TV for selected models Instant Replay Scheduling Recordings Using TeleText FunctionsRecorded TV TV Preview TV Settings TV SignalChannels Mode Supported Not supported File type compatibility Moving around Disconnecting from the desktopTaking your notebook PC with you Preparing the computer Taking the computer home What to take to short meetingsWhat to take to long meetings What to take with you Setting up a home officeTraveling with the computer Special considerations Traveling internationally with the computer What to bring with you Special considerations Using a computer security lock Using passwordsSecuring your computer Entering passwords Setting passwords English Expanding through options Connectivity optionsFax/Data modem Built-in network feature Universal Serial Bus Ieee 1394 port PC Card slot Inserting a PC CardEjecting a PC Card Bios utility Installing memory Password Boot sequenceEnable Disk to disk recovery Using software Power management Region code Country or region Acer eRecovery Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change password Troubleshooting tips Error messagesError messages Corrective action English Regulations and safety notices Energy Star Guidelines ComplianceFCC notice Operation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensDeclaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices TBR List of Applicable Countries Important safety instructions English Laser compliance statement LCD pixel statement Macrovision copyright protection notice Radio Device Regulatory Notice General European Union EU EN 61000-3-2/-3 FCC RF safety requirement Exposure of humans to RF fields RSS-102 Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity ZL6 Declaration of Conformity for CE Marking English Index English